AUCKLAND, Today: AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude are changing how people search — and brands need to keep up. A March 2025 IAB NZ study found 48.5% of Kiwis had used ChatGPT instead of Google at least once.
ASB marks 30 years with fresh new look
AUCKLAND, Today: ASB is hitting a huge milestone in 2026—30 years as the principal partner of the ASB Classic. That’s one of the longest-running commercial partnerships in NZ sport.
Tim Gavriel & Aaron Carbines promoted at FCB Aotearoa
AUCKLAND, Today: Tim and Aaron first teamed up at DDB Aotearoa nearly ten years ago, kicking off a creative partnership that’s taken them from Auckland to London and back again.
Colenso BBDO joins Tika to launch survivor-first legal platform
AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso BBDO has been named the new strategic and creative lead for Tika — a ground-breaking legal service built to support survivors of sexual harm and help them seek justice on their own terms.
Publicis Groupe NZ and Westpac drop daily codes to outsmart scammers
AUCKLAND, Today: Westpac NZ has teamed up with Publicis Groupe NZ to launch a bold new campaign introducing dynamic three-digit card security codes that refresh every 24 hours—making life a lot harder for fraudsters.
From footy fields to soundfields
CHRISTCHURCH, Today: After a decade in London, media personality Andy Rowe is back – and he’s launched the South Island’s first dedicated podcast studio: Red Nine Studios, based in Sydenham, Christchurch.
Media Spotlight 2025 brings the future of planning into focus
AUCKLAND, Today: The Commercial Communications Council is set to host Media Spotlight 2025 on August 13 – a future-facing event built for anyone navigating the fast-moving world of media planning.
Ad Net Zero’s new guide shows how to cut emissions and boost results
AUCKLAND, Today: A new guide released by Ad Net Zero Aotearoa is giving Kiwi advertisers a no-fuss way to cut carbon without sacrificing budget or results.
Love gets terrifying in Together — and we’ve got tickets to give away
AUCKLAND, Today: Together isn’t your typical romance-gone-wrong. It’s twisted, sharp, and not afraid to get messy — physically and emotionally.
New clients and senior hires mark big growth for In Marketing We Trust
SYDNEY, Today: In Marketing We Trust is on a hot streak, landing seven big-name clients and beefing up its team with senior hires across media, SEO and data.
